fabric

1
as in cloth
a woven or knitted material (as of cotton or nylon) a fabric that is supposed to repel rain while at the same time allowing the wearer's perspiration to escape

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as in structure
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form you can't expect the fabric of society to survive if you do away with all moral imperatives

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Recent Examples of fabric The exterior of the glove is made from a waterproof fabric with soft fleece on the inside. Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024 Avoid synthetic fabrics that may cause choking hazards if torn apart. Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024 Known for its soft feel, breathability and long-lasting durability, cotton is a fabric that will stay in your closet for many years. Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 12 Dec. 2024 Use your application fabric to monitor compliance continuously across all environments. Eric Olden, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fabric 
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Noun
  • Some priests appeared to pretend to not notice as Santería followers blew cigar smoke onto statues of St. Lazarus, who is represented walking on crutches and wearing a sack cloth.
    Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The capsule collection available to U.S. shoppers includes new pieces made of the finest yarns and cloths.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • This makes the nation’s opportunity structure more pluralistic, allowing individuals to pursue opportunity through many avenues linked to labor-market demands.
    Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • In archaeology, it can be used to non-invasively examine the internal structures of artifacts and remains without damaging them.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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  • This year has also been punctuated with disappointing news on the investing landscape to scale solutions in textile recycling and material innovation.
    Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Post Covid, the benefits of a varied textile sourcing footprint are clearer to the industry, and C&T’s Vietnamese materials base supports this industry effort.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • Ashland, Oregon Shining Hand Ranch blends Spanish Revival and Byzantine architecture with ornately fashioned natural materials and forms.
    The Week Staff, theweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In the past decade, traditional businesses shifted to cloud-native architectures, gained market differentiation and delivered enhanced customer experiences.
    Rajesh Rajagopalan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • Outgoing Anfield sporting director Julian Ward had worked through Christmas Day to get the framework of a £44million ($55m at today’s rates) deal agreed.
    James Pearce, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • This shift not only sparks innovation but also requires organizations to implement strong governance frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure quality.
    Hrishikesh Joshi, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024

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“Fabric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fabric. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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